R.C.I.A.

R.C.I.A. CLASSES (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

Are You Interested in Becoming a Catholic?

Our course begins in September and ends at the Easter Vigil the following year. Classes are held on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Fr. Johnson Hall. For those who would like to attend with the intent of receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion and/or Confirmation, you must register when the course begins in September. However, anyone wishing to attend solely as a refresher course may do so at any time.

This class is for adults who would like to become a practicing Catholic and receive the sacrament of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. In this way, you will learn and understand the fundamentals of the Catholic Church. Classes begin on Monday, September 18 , 2017 at 7:00 pm, and run through the end of March.

This class is also open for those of you who are already Catholic, but would like a refresher course. Take advantage of this opportunity to get re-grounded in what our Catholic Church and Faith is all about.

Registrations are being accepted for all CCD classes and RCIA.
Please sign-up in the Parish Office during the weekday (Mon.-Fri., 9am-12pm & 1-5pm).

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Who can attend the R.C.I.A. course?

Anyone 16 years of age or older may attend these classes.

I was never baptized when I was young, but would now like to learn about the Catholic faith and see if this is for me. Can I attend the course?

Absolutely! After attending this course, you would then receive the Sacrament of Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist.

I was baptized as a Catholic when young, but never received my First Communion or Confirmation. Will I be able to receive these sacraments if I attend these classes?

Yes. Those who were baptized Catholic only will be able to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and/or the Eucharist.

I was previously baptized into another Christian faith, but am now seeking full communion with the Catholic Church. Are these classes also for me?

Yes! Persons of another faith are also welcome to participate along with catechumens in the RCIA in the process of learning about the Catholic faith and being formed in that faith. For a baptized Christian, reception into full communion with the Catholic Church involves reception of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation and then a Profession of Faith followed by the celebration of Confirmation and the Eucharist.

I am a Catholic and have received all my sacraments, but would like to deepen my knowledge about our faith. Can I attend these classes, also?

Certainly! Anyone who would just like to learn is more than welcome to attend the class as a refresher course.

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